play games

Idioms  

1. Be evasive or deceptive, as in Don't play games with me—I want an honest answer. Also see play the game.

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Example Sentences

Crows can design tools, play games and solve puzzles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

By 2017, one of its early projects, called Universe, which aimed to train AI agents to play games and use computers like humans, was floundering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Void decks were initially built for ventilation and to prevent floods, before evolving into spaces where residents exercise, play games and hang out.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Note: Third round pool play games Wednesday at higher seeds; Quarterfinals Feb. 21; Semifinals Feb. 24; Finals Feb. 28 at Toyota Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Anyway, I thought the traveler pretty much deserved what he got and that you should never play games.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus

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